A magical journey of a sharp-tongued woman and a goofy man

Chapter 186 Embarking on a New Journey

"Something terrible has happened..." The person who came in was out of breath and could barely speak, like a rabbit that had been chased by a wolf.

Ye Shuli frowned slightly. The excitement hadn't even died down yet, and now this strange thing had happened?

She glanced at the newcomer and said, "Take your time. I'll take care of things, even if the sky falls." She exuded an aura of "I'm the queen, my confidence shines."

The newcomer finally caught his breath and said urgently, "Cultivators from all over... have come! They all want to pay their respects to the Spirit King!"

Jiang Ye chimed in from the side, "Li'er, you're being forced to do this, you're even more popular than the top celebrities."

Ye Shuli's lips twitched. This kind of scene looked like a large-scale fan meeting to anyone who didn't know better.

However, since she's already here, she might as well make the best of it. Who is Ye Shuli anyway?

there is always a solution to a problem!

Sure enough, in no time, the foot of the mountain was packed with people, just like during the Spring Festival travel rush.

These people came from all over the country, with varying levels of cultivation, but they all had the same goal—to pay homage to the newly promoted Spirit King and seek guidance.

Standing on high, Ye Shuli looked down at everyone, exuding an aura of "looking down on the world".

She cleared her throat and spoke through amplification: "Fellow Daoists, you have come from afar, thank you for your hard work! Please feel free to ask any questions you may have, I will answer them to the best of my ability!"

As a result, all sorts of strange questions were raised, such as "How to break through the bottleneck", "How to increase the cultivation speed", "How to become as excellent as the Spirit King"...

Ye Shuli, drawing on her knowledge from the modern world and combining it with the cultivation system of this world, answered everyone's questions one by one, leaving them all stunned.

"I see! I've learned something new!"

"The Spirit King is indeed the Spirit King; his insight is extraordinary!"

"Today's meeting is worth more than ten years of study!"

Praises poured in like a tidal wave, and Ye Shuli's reputation on the mainland rose to new heights.

She was secretly thrilled; this feeling was even more exhilarating than winning an Oscar!

However, some people are happy and some are sad.

The young master of the Gu family, hiding in a corner of the crowd, had a face so gloomy it could drip water.

He looked at Ye Shuli, who was surrounded by everyone, and the flames of jealousy burned fiercely in his heart.

Why?

Why is she so successful?

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh.

"Ye Shuli, don't be so smug!" he muttered through gritted teeth. "I'll make you pay!" A sinister glint flashed in his eyes as he silently left the crowd, his figure disappearing into the night...

"Li'er," Jiang Ye's voice rang in Ye Shuli's ear, tinged with a barely perceptible worry, "Be careful of the Gu family..."

With a gloomy face, like a defeated rooster, the young master of the Gu family hid behind the crowd, secretly trying to win over some cultivators who were dissatisfied with Ye Shuli, preparing to cause a "massive loss of fans".

He whispered enticingly, "Haven't you noticed? Ye Shuli suddenly appeared and became the Spirit King. Who knows what underhanded tricks she used!"

Some people, already jealous of Ye Shuli's rapid rise, were stirred up by the young master of the Gu family, and like popcorn exploding in a pot, they began to chime in: "That's right! Maybe she's some kind of evil sorcerer!" "I think she's just a fame-seeker!"

The noise grew louder and louder, like a swarm of flies buzzing around, which was very annoying.

Ye Shuli's lips curled into a cold smile. Little brat, trying to play dirty tricks on me?

I'm a seasoned keyboard warrior in the internet age!

With a light leap, she soared into the air and landed steadily on the high platform, looking down at everyone with an aura of dominance and queenly presence.

"Oh, where did these mosquitoes come from? They're buzzing so loudly!" She looked around, her eyes blazing, instantly silencing the gossipers.

Ye Shuli cleared her throat, her voice crisp and powerful, echoing throughout the valley with the amplification effect.

"You say I used underhanded methods? Where's the evidence? Show it to me! Don't cower like a turtle, just hiding behind the scenes and whining!"

Those who had been incited by the young master of the Gu family were immediately speechless, stammering for a long time without being able to give a coherent explanation.

Ye Shuli sneered, "Since you can't produce any evidence, then shut your mouths! Don't let me hear any more of this nonsense!"

The surrounding cultivators began to express their dissatisfaction with the young master of the Gu family's behavior, whispering among themselves: "Isn't this young master of the Gu family too petty?" "That's right, if you can't handle losing, don't play!"

Seeing that the time was ripe, Ye Shuli unveiled her long-prepared new cultivation concept – “Spiritual Energy Resonance”.

The core of this concept is to achieve twice the result with half the effort through the resonance of spiritual energy between cultivators, which can effectively solve the current problems of resource scarcity and slow cultivation speed in the cultivation world.

As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was in an uproar!

Many cultivators responded enthusiastically, regarding Ye Shuli as a new hope for the cultivation world.

"Spiritual energy resonance! This is simply a genius idea!" "With this concept, our cultivation speed can be greatly increased!" "The Spirit King is truly our savior!"

In a short time, Ye Shuli's reputation reached its peak, and her influence gradually expanded, setting off a new cultivation revolution throughout the cultivation world.

The young master of the Gu family's scheme failed completely, and his face turned red with anger, like a monkey's bottom, making him particularly conspicuous in the crowd.

“You…” He pointed at Ye Shuli, his finger trembling, but he couldn’t say a word.

Jiang Ye watched as Ye Shuli debated with the group of scholars, leaving the young master of the Gu family speechless. His eyes were full of stars, and he was practically a star-eyed star transmitter.

His Li'er is really amazing!

That queenly aura, that domineering presence, is simply amazing!

He felt like he was being blinded by Li'er's charm, and he couldn't help but give her a crazy thumbs up in his heart: My wife is forever a goddess!

He gently took Ye Shuli's hand and squeezed it tenderly, as if silently conveying his love and support.

Ye Shuli felt the warmth of Jiang Ye's palm, her heart warmed, and a faint blush rose on her face.

The surrounding cultivators could also feel the sweet atmosphere between them; the air was filled with pink bubbles, it was almost sickeningly sweet.

"Ahem," Ye Shuli coughed lightly, trying to cover her shyness, "Does anyone have any questions? If not, let's all disperse. What kind of scene is this, with everyone crowding here!" Everyone smiled knowingly and dispersed, leaving Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye to enjoy this moment of peace.

Suddenly, a strong tremor came from underground, and the entire continent seemed to shudder.

Immediately afterwards, a cold and evil aura swept in from afar, like the calm before a storm, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Ye Shuli's expression changed. She sensed a powerful evil force rising up, a force that made her heart pound, as if an ancient demon was about to awaken.

She realized that as the Spirit King, she had a responsibility to deal with this crisis and protect the peace of this continent.

A tense atmosphere instantly enveloped the entire valley, as if the air had frozen.

Jiang Ye held Ye Shuli's hand tightly, his eyes firm yet gentle: "Li'er, don't be afraid, I will always be by your side. No matter what happens, we will face it together."

Ye Shuli grasped Jiang Ye's hand in return, feeling the warmth and strength in his palm, and a surge of courage and determination welled up in her heart.

She took a deep breath, her gaze fixed resolutely on the distance where darkness was spreading...

"Let's go." Ye Shuli's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable firmness.

Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli's profile and smiled slightly, his eyes shining with trust and support.

However, Ye Shuli did not go directly to the dangerous location like the others...

She turned to look at Jiang Ye, a mysterious smile playing on her lips: "Let's go to... the Treasure Pavilion first." The day after the continent was shaken, the sun shone brightly, but it couldn't dispel the tense atmosphere that permeated the air.

Ye Shuli summoned forces from all sides of the continent, gathering them at what was once the martial arts arena, now the "Spirit King's Council Hall".

The young master of the Gu family snorted coldly, crossed his arms, and stood in the corner, looking like he was watching a good show.

He thought to himself: This little brat, she's not even fully grown yet, and she's already a spirit king. She's bound to lose her composure. I'll wait for her to act impulsively and slip up, then I'll jump out and kick her while she's down!

However, Ye Shuli's next move completely surprised him.

Instead of rushing to the dangerous location as he had expected, she remained calm and began to chair the meeting.

"Fellow Daoists, I'm sure you've all sensed the unusual activity on the continent," Ye Shuli said calmly, her gaze sweeping over everyone. "This situation is extraordinary, and we need to discuss countermeasures together."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Even the Gu family patriarch, who had always been at odds with Ye Shuli, showed a rare look of approval.

This little girl is much more mature and composed than he imagined.

Young Master Gu watched from the sidelines, gritting his teeth. Why wasn't Ye Shuli playing by the rules?

All the sarcastic remarks he had prepared were stuck in his throat, making him feel as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.

Ye Shuli analyzed the current situation clearly and logically, and proposed several coping strategies for everyone to discuss.

She quoted extensively from classical texts and referenced numerous sources, occasionally interspersing herself with modern management concepts. The audience listened in bewilderment, as if they were hearing gibberish, yet strangely, they found it all quite reasonable.

"As expected of the Spirit King, his insight is truly extraordinary!"

"This analysis is absolutely brilliant!"

"I feel like my level of understanding has improved!"

Praises poured in, and Ye Shuli's reputation soared once again.

The young master of the Gu family's face turned even darker, like the bottom of a pot.

Just as everyone was discussing enthusiastically, a sudden change occurred!

A dark shadow flashed by, moving so fast that it was almost impossible for the naked eye to catch it.

Everyone felt a blur before their eyes, and a chilling killing intent instantly enveloped the entire venue.

"Watch out!" Jiang Ye shouted, shielding Ye Shuli behind him.

Ye Shuli's gaze instantly locked onto the dark figure, her pupils suddenly contracting.

That familiar attire, that cold gaze…

“Shadow Assassin!” she uttered coldly, her tone carrying a barely perceptible chill.